Joshua 4:1
New International Version
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

New Living Translation
When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

English Standard Version
When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Berean Standard Bible
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now when the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

NASB 1995
Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

NASB 1977
Now it came about when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened when all the nation had completed crossing the Jordan, that Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,

Amplified Bible
So it was when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Christian Standard Bible
After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua: “

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over the Jordan, that Jehovah spake unto Joshua, saying,

Contemporary English Version
After Israel had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua:

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The whole nation finished crossing the Jordan River. The LORD had told Joshua,

Good News Translation
When the whole nation had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

International Standard Version
As soon as the entire nation had completed its crossing of the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua. He said,

Majority Standard Bible
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

NET Bible
When the entire nation was on the other side, the LORD told Joshua,

New Heart English Bible
It happened, when all the nation had completely passed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when all the people had quite passed over Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

World English Bible
When all the nation had completely crossed over the Jordan, Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, when all the nation has completed to pass over the Jordan, that YHWH speaks to Joshua, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when all the nation hath completed to pass over the Jordan, that Jehovah speaketh unto Joshua, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be as all the people finished passing over Jordan, and Jehovah will say to Joshua,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were passed over, the Lord said to Josue:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had crossed over, the Lord said to Joshua:

New American Bible
After the entire nation had completed the crossing of the Jordan,

New Revised Standard Version
When the entire nation had finished crossing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND when all the people had finished passing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when all the people finished crossing the Jordan, LORD JEHOVAH said to Yeshua:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke unto Joshua, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when the people had completely passed over Jordan, the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Twelve Stones from the Jordan
1 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, 2“Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,…

Cross References
Exodus 14:29-31
But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Joshua 3:17
The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 27:2-3
And on the day you cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster. / Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.

1 Kings 8:9
There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

Psalm 114:3
The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back;

Isaiah 43:16-17
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, / who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 15:16
and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Psalm 66:6
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Exodus 12:51
And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

were clean passed

Joshua 3:17
And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

Deuteronomy 27:2
And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:

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Joshua 4
1. Twelve men are appointed to take twelve memorial stones from Jordan
9. Twelve other stones are set up in the midst of Jordan
10. The people pass over
14. God magnifies Joshua
15. The priests commanded to come out of Jordan
20. The twelve stones are pitched in Gilgal














When the whole nation
This phrase emphasizes the collective unity and identity of the Israelites as a single people under God. The Hebrew word for "nation" here is "goy," which often refers to a distinct group of people with a shared heritage and purpose. The crossing of the Jordan marks a pivotal moment in their journey, symbolizing a transition from wandering to possessing the Promised Land. This collective action underscores the importance of community and shared faith in achieving God's promises.

had finished crossing
The completion of the crossing signifies a moment of fulfillment and divine intervention. The Hebrew root "avar" means to pass over or through, indicating not just a physical crossing but a spiritual passage from one state of existence to another. This act is reminiscent of the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea, reinforcing God's continuous guidance and protection. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of obedience and trust in His timing.

the Jordan
The Jordan River is a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the Bible. It represents a boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land. Historically, the Jordan has been a site of many important biblical events, including the baptism of Jesus. Its crossing by the Israelites is a testament to God's miraculous power, as He stopped its waters to allow safe passage. This event foreshadows the spiritual crossings and transformations that believers experience through faith.

the LORD said
The phrase highlights the direct communication between God and Joshua, emphasizing the divine authority and guidance in the leadership of Israel. The Hebrew name for God used here is "Yahweh," which denotes His eternal presence and covenant relationship with His people. This communication underscores the importance of listening to God's voice and following His instructions, as He is the ultimate source of wisdom and direction.

to Joshua
Joshua, whose name means "The LORD is salvation," is a central figure in this narrative. As Moses' successor, he is tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. His leadership is characterized by faithfulness and courage, qualities that are essential for fulfilling God's purposes. Joshua's role is a foreshadowing of Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew), who leads believers into the ultimate Promised Land of eternal life. This connection highlights the continuity of God's salvation plan throughout the Scriptures.THE MEMORIAL. -

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כַּאֲשֶׁר־ (ka·’ă·šer-)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the whole
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

nation
הַגּ֔וֹי (hag·gō·w)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

had finished
תַּ֣מּוּ (tam·mū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8552: To be complete or finished

crossing
לַעֲב֖וֹר (la·‘ă·ḇō·wr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

the Jordan,
הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Joshua,
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites


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